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A[rthur] Conan Doyle.The Return of Sherlock
Holmes. London: George Newnes, Oct. 1903-Dec. 1904.
Original monthly serial issue in The Strand Magazine,
complete with every story that comprises The Return.
Thirteen volumes. Octavo (9.625 x 6.625 inches; 245 x 165 mm.).
Various paginations. Numerous full-page and in-text illustrations;
opening Sherlock stories preceded by a full-page illustrations by
Sidney Paget, with in-text illustrations by him. All but December
issues in publisher's engraved light blue wrappers, printed in dark
blue; December issues in publisher's full-color wrappers. Text
blocks side-stapled. Housed in two custom clamshells, one quarter
book-backed navy morocco over navy blue cloth; spines lettered in
gilt with five raised bands. Generally mild edge wear and toning;
some soft creases; at least five issues with one or both wrappers
reattached, a further six with wrappers starting to split from one
end; some added glue to repaired wrappers; two issues with rusty
staples beginning to peek through front wrappers. Backstrips a bit
worn with some chipped at ends. Two issues with ad slips inserted
into text block, now slightly offsetting onto facing pages. Tea
stains to front wrapper of August 1904 issue. Normal uneven toning
with some foxing and occasional spot- and thumbsoiling scattered
throughout interiors. About very good. Full checklist of issues
available online.

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